2004 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Sprinter would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 437 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (330 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Sprinter | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Sprinter | Sable |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6710 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2220 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4020 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
